California Titans 16U almost clawed its way back from a three-goal deficit, but Minnesota Blades 16U managed to pull out a 5-3 win in the end.

Minnesota Blades 16U led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when Minnesota Blades 16U's Lewis Crosby scored at 11:04 in the first period to put Minnesota Blades 16U up 3-0.

Willie Reim had a great game for Minnesota Blades 16U, netting two goals. Reim scored at 6:54 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Minnesota Blades 16U and again while 9:38 into the first to make the score 2-0 Minnesota Blades 16U.

Minnesota Blades 16U's penalty kill excelled, as Minnesota Blades 16U gave up one goal despite allowing seven power plays.

Minnesota Blades 16U could not produce up to its normal offensive output. Minnesota Blades 16U puts an average of 7.6 pucks into the net per game. California Titans 16U was unable to stop Minnesota Blades 16U from sending pucks towards the net, and Minnesota Blades 16U eventually piled up 32 shots on goal. Minnesota Blades 16U's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as Minnesota Blades 16U finished with 24 penalty minutes.

Minnesota Blades 16U also had goals scored by Colin Baird and Bryce Brodzinski, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for Minnesota Blades 16U were Thomas Winges, Lucas Erickson, Joe Hankinson, and Austin Heidemann, who each chipped in one.

California Titans 16U put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Minnesota Blades 16U to score on any of its four power plays. California Titans 16U's defense was uncharacteristically lax during the game. California Titans 16U averages 1.8 goal allowed per game.

California Titans 16U was helped by Nickolai Gruzdev, who tallied one goal. Gruzdev scored 10:55 into the second period to make the score 3-3. Denis Moiseev picked up the assist. Others who scored for California Titans 16U included Cameron Manory and Neev Begim, who each put in one. More assists for California Titans 16U came via Robbie Rosenblood and Shane Thesman, who contributed one each.

Cameron Smrekar recorded 25 saves for Minnesota Blades 16U. Nicholas Kaltala made 27 saves for California Titans 16U on 32 shots. California Titans 16U incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.